by Elizabeth Fensham

 

Pete's dad is being pursued by a secret organisation and both their lives are in danger. That's why they never stay in the same place long, and always stay out of sight.

 

Pete knows he leads an unusual life for a twelve-year-old boy, but he's never dared to ask questions before. Now he needs some answers. He's clever, he starts to piece the scraps of information together, but he isn't prepared for the truth. A mystery, an adventure story, and an ultimately hopeful book about a child dealing with his father's schizophrenia.

 

This compact, intense read will speak directly to children growing up with a schizophrenic parent, relation or friend, as well as to a wider range of readers.

 

Helicopter man was the winner of the 2006 Children's Book of the Year for younger readers. Elizabeth Fensham is an Australian writer based in Melbourne.

 

Age 12+